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Walnuts: the Health-Nuts
Photo ©M-J de Mesterton 2011
The following information was captured from California Walnut Growers, circa 2007:
Walnuts and other tree nuts and peanuts were recently ranked using the Index of Nutritional Quality (INQ) nutrient testing system at the Food Consulting Company of Del Mar, California [i]. According to Karen Duester, MS, RD who conducted the test, "Not surprisingly, walnuts ranked highest among the nuts in INQ. Because INQ relates to nutrient density, we looked at specific nutrients known to be abundant in nuts and peanuts: protein, fiber, omega-3, omega-6, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, and zinc."
On another independent scale, the Overall Nutritional Quality Index (ONQI)[ii] ranking system to be used by the Raley's grocery chain, walnuts received 82 points on a 100 point scale, an excellent score among foods and nuts [iii]. According to David Katz, MD, MPH a nationally renowned authority on nutrition and the principal inventor for the ONQI system, "When overall nutritional quality is assessed, the verdict is clear: walnuts are a great food — they pack a lot of nutrient benefits in a nutshell!"
Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, professor of nutrition science and policy at Tufts University and a member of the Hannaford Scientific Advisory Panel explains, "Walnuts are a whole food rich in antioxidants, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid, protein, fiber, and more. Whole walnuts receive the 'best nutritional value' three star ranking (the highest) due to their nutrient profile."
Walnuts have nutritional qualities that are very important. One of the richest sources of alpha linolenic acid (ALA), the plant form of Omega-3, walnuts are unique among nuts and popular whole foods [v]. A one ounce serving of walnuts provides 2.57 grams of ALA, the plant form omega-3s, which is above the dietary reference intake (DRI) set by the National Academies' Institute of Medicine. Walnuts are also one of the highest natural sources of antioxidants, according to Halvorsen's study from American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2006 [vi].
15 years of clinical research on walnuts have shown benefits for the heart, and we're not just talking about cholesterol reduction — improved vascular function and a reduction in inflammation have also been documented [vii-xii]. Looking to the future and expanding on this base of knowledge, research is underway at a variety of prestigious universities looking into cancer, diabetes and issues of ageing.
[i] http://www.foodlabels.com/
[ii] http://www.griffinhealth.org/Research/ONQI.aspx
[v]www.hanaford.com/Contents/Healthy_Living/Guiding_Stars/gs_faq.shtml
[vi] Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Jul;84(1):95-135
"Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces of walnuts per day, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet, and not resulting in increased caloric intake may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease."
[viii] Circulation. 2002 Nov 19;106(21):2747-57
[ix] Hypertension. 2007 Aug;50(2):313-9
[x] J Am Coll Cardiol. 2006 Oct 17;48(8):1666-71
[xi] Arch Intern Med. 2007 Jun 11;167(11):1195-203.
[xii] Ann Intern Med. 2006 Jul 4;145(1):1-11
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Walnuts
How do Omega-3s work?
Inside your favorite kinds of nuts — walnuts, almonds, pecans and others — you'll find many vitamins, minerals and other compounds your body needs for good health. There are the antioxidants found in vitamin E; several essential minerals such as magnesium, selenium, copper and manganese; and even fiber for more effective digestion. Thiamin, niacin, folate, phosphorus and zinc are all found in nuts.
Researchers believe that omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce the risk of heart disease by making the blood less sticky and less likely to form dangerous intravenous or arterial clots. Studies have also shown that omega-3s may lower the risk of stroke and prevent arthritis. In addition, there's good evidence that omega-3s can increase HDL (good cholesterol), further reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease.
The omega-3s found in fish oil are thought to be responsible for the significantly lower incidence of breast cancer in Japanese women as compared to women in the United States. This may be because omega-3 fatty acids inhibit the tumor growth that is promoted by the acids found in other fats, such as corn and safflower oils.
Finally, the brain itself is composed of a whopping 60 percent fat. It too needs omega-3s to help build and maintain tissue. Brain function itself may be at stake: in treating major depression, for example, omega-3s seem to work by making it easier for brain cell receptors to process mood-related signals from neighboring neurons.
What are good sources of omega-3s?
Omega-3 fatty acids are plentiful in cold-water fish such as mackerel and salmon. They're also found in walnuts, canola oil, soybean oil, tofu and leafy green vegetables. Which would you rather sprinkle on your morning cereal or grab for a nutritious snack?
Walnuts are a delectable, convenient alternative to fish, tofu and leafy greens. In fact, just a handful of walnuts provides as much omega-3 fatty acid as a comparable serving of salmon.
Walnuts are unusual among commonly eaten nuts, in that they taste better raw than toasted.
Cauliflower and Its Health-Benefits
Cancer-Inhibiting Compounds Abound in Cruciferous Vegetables, Including Cauliflower
Article about Cauliflower in George Mateljan's World's Healthiest Foods
Serve steamed cauliflower with tahini sauce for a delicious, health-promoting snack or vegetable dish.~~M-J
Poaching Chicken for Elegant Dishes
Poaching Chicken ©M-J de Mesterton
Add water and the flavouring of your choice to boneless chicken breasts. Simmer for forty minutes, cool and freeze for future use, or slice and use with sauce or gravy, perhaps made with the same poaching-liquid in which you cooked the chicken. I will return at the next opportunity with an original recipe or two, employing poached chicken breast meat. ~~M-J de Mesterton
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M-J's Recipe for Elegant Walnut Shortbread
Eggs, Nature's Perfect Food
Eggs don't cause heart disease, as the medical industry previously believed. And here is more good news: a research team at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge determined that women on a weight-loss regimen who ate an egg with toast and jelly each morning lost twice as many pounds as those who had a bagel breakfast with the same number of calories without the accompanying egg.
Huevos, by Spanish Court Painter Diego Velásquez
Eggs are nutritious, convenient, useful in thousands of recipes, and are a relatively inexpensive source of high-quality protein.
One large egg, which represents less than 4 percent of the total daily calorie intake of a person who consumes 2000 calories per day, provides 10 percent of the Daily Value for protein, 15 percent of the Daily Value for riboflavin, and 4 percent or more of the Daily Value for several other nutrients, including vitamins A, B6 and B12; folate; iron; phosphorus; and zinc. Eggs also provide choline, which is essential in the human diet, and is credited for helping to create healthy babies during pregnancy. Because the percentage of the recommended daily amount for many nutrients provided by an egg is greater than the proportion of total calorie intake that the egg represents, the egg more than pulls its weight nutritionally. Most of the vitamins and minerals in eggs are found in the yolk; protein, however, is found in both the yolk and the white.
Recent research indicates that egg eaters are more likely than non-egg eaters to have diets that provide adequate amounts of essential nutrients. This seems to be partly due to the nutritional contribution of the eggs themselves and partly due to the fact that the inclusion of eggs in the diet is an indicator of a desirable eating pattern that includes breakfast.
Eggs can be prepared easily, in a variety of ways. They keep well in the refrigerator for about three weeks, and therefore an individual can easily use up the dozen eggs in a carton before they spoil. Because most egg recipes involve short cooking times, eggs are convenient for the person with little time to prepare meals.
Eggs have several important physical and chemical properties that help make recipes work. They thicken custards, puddings and sauces; emulsify and stabilize mixtures such as mayonnaise and salad dressings; coat or glaze breads and cookies; bind ingredients together in dishes such as meat loaf and lasagne; eggs are used to clarify coffee and soups; retard crystallization in boiled candies and frostings; and leaven some types of baked goods such as cakes, cookies, soufflés, buns and sponge cakes.
Eggs are economical, especially when compared to other high-protein foods. For people who are trying to balance their budgets as well as their diets, serving eggs occasionally instead of meat, poultry, or fish is very economical.
One other benefit of eggs is that they are a functional food—that is, a food that provides health benefits that go beyond basic nutrition. Eggs contain the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, two components which are believed to have health benefits.
M-J's Winter Health Smoothie
One half-cup of water, one fourth-cup of lemon juice, one jalapeño or serrano pepper (roasted, pickled or fresh), two stalks of celery, one-half of a cucumber, one tablespoon of thick yoghurt or one half-cup of buttermilk, one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and one tablespoon of parsley, all whirled in a blender till smooth. Add water if necessary for processing.
Copyright M-J de Mesterton 2009


Alex Alexeyev is putting on a show at the World Junior Championship.
Playing for Team Russia, Alexeyev has six points (two goals, four assists) in five games. That ranks second among all defensemen at the tournament and is just two points off the pace set by the tournament's leading scorers.
The Caps' first round draft pick from 2018 scored his second goal of the tournament on Wednesday in a quarterfinal matchup against Slovakia. The goal was of the highlight variety as he carried the puck along the boards and cut to the middle so quick, forward Milos Kelemen who was tracking Alexeyev actually fell to the ice.
Alexeyev literally deked a player to the ground.
After Wednesday's win, Russia advances to the semifinals on Thursday and will play USA.
Russia's win over Slovakia ended the tournament for another Caps prospect, Martin Fehervary. Fehervary captained Slovakia and also looked impressive throughout the tournament with one goal and four assists in five games.
The Caps had a third prospect at the junior championship in Tobias Geisser. Geisser was loaned to Switzerland, but has not appeared in any games in the tournament due to an injury concern. It is not yet clear what that injury is.
Hershey goalie Goalie Vitek Vanecek was selected to the represent the Atlantic Division in the 2019 AHL All-Star Classic. It is the first time he has been selected as an All-Star. Vanecek is 7-7-2, with a .909 save percentage, 2.55 GAA (eighth in the AHL) and one shutout. The AHL All-Star Game festivities will take place Jan. 27-28 in Springfield, Mass.
Tyler Lewington certainly left an impression in his first NHL call-up. In his second NHL game ever on Saturday, he recorded his first NHL goal, assist and fight for a Gordie Howe hat trick. He is back in the AHL now with the Hershey Bears which is ultimately where his talent dictates he should be, but it's hard not to be impressed by how he played in his two NHL games. His play may have earned him a call-up for the next injury in the not too distant future.
Take a guess at who Hershey's top scorer was for the month of December. It wasn't Riley Barber or Liam O'Brien, but defenseman Aaron Ness. Ness recorded 13 points in 13 games (1 goal, 12 assists). He leads all Hershey defensemen in points with 19 on the season.
Goalie Ilya Samsonov turned in arguably his best game of the season on Sunday as he turned aside 22 shots in a 2-1 win over Providence. It was the first time Samsonov had held an opponent to only one goal in the AHL. In fact, he had allowed at least three goals in each of his past seven appearances, going only 1-6-0 in that stretch.
Axel Jonsson-Fjallby is struggling. Since returning to his SHL team, he has yet to score through 12 games. An article from the Swedish outlet Expressen tried to get to the root of the problem and…well, if what it says is true regarding what Jonsson-Fjallby's expectations were this season, then Caps fans should be concerned. The translation of the article is rough as it comes from Google Translate, but the gist of it is that he came to North America after a breakout postseason performance in the SHL under the assumption he would be in the NHL. It does not seem like he was expecting to be sent to Hershey. Jonsson-Fjallby has tremendous speed, but the North American game takes some time to adjust to. To think he would simply step into an NHL lineup, especially for a championship team that returned most of its roster, seems presumptive. Hopefully, someone gets in his ear in the offseason and he comes to training camp next season with more realistic expectations for what his role will be and what it will take to get there. I do not foresee him coming back next season and stepping right into the NHL without any time in the AHL.
Benton Maass has missed the last six games for New Hampshire due to a shoulder injury, but head coach Mike Souza said Maass will return to action this weekend.
Steven Spinner has missed the last four games for Nebraska Omaha. He is serving a six-game suspension imposed to him by the team for a violation of team rules.
Things were not going too well for the Hershey Bears or for prospect goalie Ilya Samsonov at the start of the season.
The Bears did not earn a single point through their first five games. Samsonov, meanwhile, struggled through his first starts and then suffered a lower-body injury that kept him out for about a week.
Things, however, are finally starting to look up.
Samsonov returned from his injury to earn his first AHL win on Saturday. He stopped 19 of 22 shots against rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and also stopped both shootout shots he faced in the 4-3 win. Samsonov is now 1-3-0 on the season with a .860 save percentage and 3.70 GAA. Those stats certainly aren't great, but the switch from European hockey to North American hockey is typically a difficult one. He should improve as the season moves on.
Just as Vitek Vanecek was forced to take the net briefly with Samsonov out, Samsonov may be given a similar task this week as Vanecek is dealing with an upper-body injury. Hershey has games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday so it certainly seems probable that Samsonov will get at least two of those starts.
· The hot start continues for Liam O'Brien who scored two more goals over the weekend. He currently leads Hershey in both goals (6) and points (7). O'Brien looks like a high-end AHL player, but I am skeptical of his NHL prospects. He would certainly be a fourth line type of player, but if he can show he can be offensively productive and not just someone looking for the first opportunity to drop his gloves, there is still a chance, albeit a slim one, for him to climb into the NHL roster.
· Riley Barber was held without a goal through the first six games of the season, but finally found the back of the net twice over the week with a goal in both Saturday and Sunday's wins. Barber led the Bears in goals last season with 20 which made his slow start to the season a bit of a surprise. He is still someone hoping to break into the NHL so let's see if these two goals open the scoring floodgates a bit for him.
· Fresh off his player of the week honors, Vanecek stayed hot with a 34-save win Sunday over Lehigh Valley. In his last five games, Vanecek is 3-1-0-1 with a .938 save percentage and 1.97 GAA.
· While everyone has Samsonov penciled in as the Caps' future starter in net, Vanecek is intent on disputing that. "Vitek wants to show people what he can do because I think he is getting a little bit lost behind Samsonov," Bears vice president of hockey operations Bryan Helmer said. "He's like, 'hey, I'm still down here, too.' He has that little bit of motivation to make himself better and … if he keeps going the way he's going, he's going to be successful in the NHL. If it is with Washington, it's a pretty good one-two punch with Samsonov and Vitek down the road. To be honest, I think [Vanecek's] ceiling is right up there with Samsonov. He's getting better each year he has been over here." Read Chris Kuc's full story on Vanecek here.
· Shane Gersich scored the shootout winner to lift Hershey past Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.
· Beck Malenstyn scored his first professional goal in Saturday's win.
· Alexander Alexeyev was named the WHL On the Run Player of the Week on Monday. Among defenseman, Alexeyev is tied for first with seven goals and tied for second with 20 points.
· Alexeyev's recent play caught the eye of The Hockey News' Ryan Kennedy who named him one of the hottest prospects in the hockey world. He wrote, "The league's player of the week, Alexeyev is a Washington Capitals first-rounder who plays a great two-way game, complete with size and skating. At his best, he can control the play and right now his 20 points through 15 games ties him for tops among defensemen in the league. NHL arrival: 2020-21" Read the full article here.
· Kody Klark signed an entry-level deal with the Caps last week. Naturally, plenty of people reached out to the proud father Wendel Clark for his reaction. "He's extended his game, he's earned three more years of trying to get to the next level," Wendel said of his son. "Now he has to put the weight on, but I've told him there are no skinny guys in the Clark family, it'll come." See the full story here on Canoe.com. Clark has had a bit of a slow start to the season in the OHL, but he managed a goal and an assist on Sunday and hopefully, that will spark a hot streak from him.
· It's been a tough start to the season for the University of New Hampshire, as the Wildcats entered this past weekend without a win. They are winless no more, however, thanks to prospect defenseman Benton Maass, who scored the overtime-winning goal over the Catamounts of Vermont on Saturday.
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It's a brand new season in Hershey. The Bears had a rough 2017-18 campaign, finishing last in the Atlantic Division and missing the playoffs. This season, the Bears look like a completely new team with the addition of several Caps prospects including Swedish forward Axel Jonsson-Fjallby.
The rumor mill this week had some wondering if Jonsson-Fjallby was going to take his golden locks back home to Sweden after only two games in the AHL. Rumors spread Monday and Tuesday saying he was going to return to his SHL team Djurgardens IF, but those rumors are untrue.
I reached out to Hershey and was told that Jonsson-Fjallby remains in Hershey and there are no plans for him to return to Sweden at this time.
Hershey also tweeted out this update to prove Jonsson-Fjallby was still with the team.
You do not know what a player's specific situation is when it comes to family or how he is adjusting to living in a new country, but from a pure hockey perspective, Jonsson-Fjallby would be wise to stay in Hershey. There he can adjust to the North American game and better position himself to compete for a spot on the Caps in the coming years.
There could even be an outside chance of a call-up this year if the need arises.
Jonsson-Fjallby's best asset is his speed. If there's a situation in which the Caps need to plug a player in its fourth line for a game or two, Jonsson-Fjallby could be a good choice because of that speed. Obviously, Shane Gersich or Riley Barber would probably look like better candidates for longer-term call-ups, but it does not seem out of the realm of possibility that Jonsson-Fjallby could be considered if the Caps suffer a few injuries among the team's forwards.
That obviously won't happen if he goes back to Sweden.
The fact is, the North American game can be hard to adjust to. Not many players can play in Europe and then step directly into the NHL and be effective. Just ask Sergei Shumakov.
A move back to Sweden for Jonsson-Fjallby would be a step in the wrong direction for his NHL career. Luckily for him, there appears to be no truth to the rumors that he was planning on leaving.
· Hershey has elected to start the season without naming a captain. Instead, the team will go with six alternate captains. Riley Barber, Liam O'Brien and Aaron Ness will wear the A for home games while Tyler Lewington, Michael Sgarbossa and Colby Williams will get the A for away games.
· Ilya Samsonov started in the Bears' opening game on Saturday in what was his first ever professional start in North America. Hershey lost the game 3-2 to Syracuse with Samsonov making 28 saves on 31 shots.
· The seasons for junior hockey leagues are in full swing. In the WHL, Eric Florchuk is off to a hot start with three goals and eight points in eight games for Saskatoon. He was named the WHL's third star for Oct. 3. Teammate Kristian Roykas-Marthinsen has two goals and three points. Riley Sutter has two goals and six points in six games for Everett. Alex Alexeyev has been red hot to start with three goals and nine points in seven games for Red Deer. In the OHL, Kody Clark has three goals and four points in nine games for Ottawa.
· Ryan Kennedy named defenseman Benton Maass No. 15 in The Hockey News' top 75 players to watch in NCAA. Writes Kennedy, "The sophomore offensive defenseman got off to a hot start as a frosh; can the Washington Capitals pick hit another level this year?" Maass scored four goals and 17 points in his freshman season at the University of New Hampshire.
· Forward Steven Spinner has been named an alternate captain for his senior season at Nebraska-Omaha.
· The Capitals chose not to sign prospect defenseman Dmitri Zaitsev (whose first name I have seen spelled in four different ways since he was drafted) to an entry-level contract in the offseason, thus forfeiting his rights. Zaitsev was drafted in the seventh round of the 2016 NHL Draft by the Capitals and spent the last two seasons playing for Moose Jaw of the WHL. Since not getting signed by the Capitals, he returned to his native Russia and has split time between the KHL and MHL.
Capitals prospect report: Vanecek an All-Star, Alexeyev, Fehervary impress at the World Junior Championship Capitals prospect report: Ilya Samsonov earns first AHL win Capitals Prospect report: Despite a rumored return to Sweden, Jonsson-Fjallby remains in Hershey Capitals draft pick admits he is...a Flyers fan Capitals prospects to compete in three-team Prospects Showcase in September 4 reasons Capitals fans should pay close attention to the Hershey Bears this season Four NCAA Capitals prospects on normalcy, finishing their degrees, and the quiet minority of college players in the NHL There was plenty of trash talking at development camp with Switzerland set to play Sweden in the World Cup Ranking the Capitals' best prospects after development camp Ilya Sasmsonov will have to work his way up the depth chart in both the NHL and the AHL Putting on weight and keeping it on still remains a challenge for Lucas Johansen Will the Capitals find a seventh defenseman at development camp? Ilya Samsonov begins the difficult transition from Europe to North America at development camp 8 players to watch as Caps open development camp Caps sign their top goalie prospect, will he be the future in net for Washington? With regular season winding down, Caps recall a couple of prospects Caps prospect watch: Caps sign Pinho, avoid losing him to free agency Caps prospect watch: Gersich shines in NHL debut Touted Prospect Shane Gersich signs with Caps, joins team immediately Caps prospect watch: Signing season?


There are many things to consider when choosing your wedding date. Firstly, decide which season you want to get married in. If you and your fiancée are snowbirds, having a winter wedding is beautiful and is much more cost effective. It will also be easier to find the vendors you want, as winter is considered to be off season for weddings. However, if you are expecting a lot of out of town guests, be aware that the weather may affect their travel plans.
Spring and summer are generally the most popular times of the year to get married. Having an outdoor ceremony and taking your photos in a park or by the water are ideal, but keep in mind that you may need to be more flexible with your date, venue and vendors.
It is important to have a budget range in mind for your wedding. Choose an ideal amount and an absolute maximum amount and you will most likely land somewhere in the middle. Make sure to allot 10-15% of your budget for 'extras/miscellaneous' costs, as last minute and unexpected costs often creep up closer to the wedding date.
You do not need to know exact numbers right away, but it is important to have a rough idea of the amount of guests you will be expecting. Many venues have a certain maximum capacity or some even have a minimum guest or spend guarantee. Make sure to speak with your parents to get a sense of their guest list, as well.
Now is the time to start going through your secret stash of wedding magazines. Flag your favourite dress styles, flower types and color combinations. Spend some time online as well and start putting together a Pinterest board. Make sure to take note of things you DO NOT like as well. You do not need to have every detail worked out, but it is very helpful to your wedding planner and your vendors, to have some idea of what you are looking for.
Your wedding is the most important day of your life and will most likely be the most money you will ever spend in one night. Therefore, you want to make sure to do it right! Hiring a professional and experienced wedding planner will ensure that your big day is perfect and runs flawlessly. As well, good wedding planners will know the right vendors for your style and budget and will be able to get you the best deals!


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Bar Boulud Boston Brings the Chocolate for Valentine's Day
Pre-order bundles of bonbons and French macarons, or stop in for a cupcake flight.
By Alex Wilking·	 1/30/2017, 2:31 p.m.
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Assorted bonbons from Bar Boulud. / Photo provided
Bar Boulud pastry chef Robert Differ and his team were there for you last Thanksgiving when they launched a pop-up counter devoted to pies. In the pursuit all things sweet, the French bistro has decided to roll out another pop-up concept, this time in light of Valentine's Day.
Starting on Tuesday, February 7, the Back Bay restaurant is launching its own chocolate shop and tasting counter in-restaurant. All month long, diners can peruse a list of chocolate-based treats for pre-order, such as bonbons, French macarons (not macaroons), and assorted cupcakes. Treats include bonbons like honey-hazelnut and aged rum with vanilla; red velvet- and birthday cake-flavored cupcakes; and "Shades of Chocolate" macarons, ranging from subtle hints of licorice to zesty orange delights. The desserts will be available all month long by the half-dozen or dozen.
If small bites aren't your style, a le petite gâteau devil's food cake is also available to order. The dark chocolate-based treat is layered with chocolate mousse, crème de cocoa, truffle, and topped with more chocolate for good measure. Orders for this decadent cake, along with the other small sweets, are accepted through February 28.
But if you want to try before you buy, the seven-seat chocolate counter will be open during lunch and dinner service to serve these treats as assorted tasting flights and single bites (sorry, no cake slices). The counter will also be pouring the restaurant's monthly chocolat chaud, which for February is an Almond Joy-inspired hot cocoa.
Bar Boulud joins other choco-pop-ups across the river: EHChocolatier in Kendall Square, and Gate Comme des Filles and Somerville Chocolates in Harvard, so there's really no excuse to forget a Valentine's Day gift this year. Beginning next week, the Bar Boulud chocolate shop will be open daily for pick-up from noon-7 p.m., and offer counter service from noon-2:30 p.m., and 5:30-10 p.m.
$15-$30, Bar Boulud, 776 Boylston St., Boston, 617-535-8800, barboulud.com.
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Photos taken during rehearsal and performance of Corpo - Lixa da Alma (Waste - Body of Soul). A collaborative work with Mauricio Carneiro, Beo da Silva and Sam Fisher. Performances as part of Cena Brasil Internacional 2012 in Rio de Janiero 1 - 11 June.
Photos from the production of Juniper Dreams - book/lyrics by Deborah Gibbs, Music by Steven Berryman. First performance November 2011 by a cast of over fifty pupils at North London Collegiate School.
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Inquiry - Nothing Venture, Nothing Gain
This edition of the 1970s current affairs show sees reporter Joe Coté investigating women in politics. A potted history of the trailblazers — from suffragist Kate Sheppard to Māori MP Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan (first to have a baby while in office) — leads to wide-ranging conversations with contemporary women in politics. Future Christchurch mayor Vicki Buck (here a 19-year-old council candidate) and others from across the spectrum, talk about ongoing struggles for equality: education, empowerment, abortion, childcare support, and the 'old boys' network.
A Shocking Reminder
Christchurch based Paua Productions set out to document the effects of the city's 4 September earthquake in 2010 but found themselves overtaken by the tragic events of 22 February 22. Their focus is the experiences of everyday people coping with the destruction of large tracts of their city, significant injuries and major loss of life as liquefaction, ruined homes and thousands of aftershocks prolong the initial trauma. A number of the interviewees were followed over a year, as they struggled to come to terms with what had happened and move on.
A Shocking Reminder - Part One
The first instalment of this two part documentary chronicles the effects of Christchurch's September 2010 earthquake on a variety of everyday people. They have seen damage to their city they would never have imagined, houses have been destroyed, liquefaction has entered their vocabulary and the ground beneath their feet can no longer be trusted. Miraculously, there has been no loss of life. As seismologists seek to understand what happened, the interviewees tentatively rebuild disrupted lives, but the fatal quakes of 22 February cruelly derail that recovery.
Sons and Daughters: Brian Edwards Interviews John Kirk
John Kirk, son of the late prime minister Norman Kirk, is Brian Edwards' interviewee in this episode from a series featuring the children of famous parents. While undeniably proud of his father, he pulls few punches in describing how his family suffered from the often negative attentions of others, and the demands placed on Big Norm which competed with his role as a husband and father — and may ultimately have contributed to his early death. Kirk was an MP representing his father's seat of Sydenham, but his political career would not be as illustrious.
Winter Hall
The son of a Canterbury mayor and lay preacher, Winter Hall turned his early love of acting into a long and steady Hollywood career. He used friendships forged in Australasian dramatic companies to gain entrée into the silent film world, and became a valuable, "poised and distinguished" supporting actor in over 100 films, including 1925 silent epic Ben-Hur. His career continued unabated through the introduction of the 'talkies'. Image credit: Alexander Turnbull Library, B-158-009 (detail)


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Bus travel is a great way to admire the landscape as you travel from one destination to another. However, long travel can make some people restless. Packing the right essentials as "bus entertainment" can help you pass the time. Here are some ways to help you entertain yourself during bus rides.
1. Play games on phone. There are a number of games, both online and offline, that you can play as a form of entertainment. Mind games such as crossword puzzles and sudoku are great options for passing the time. Charter buses usually have Wi-Fi so you also have the option of playing online games on your phone or other devices.
2. Watch. Coach rental buses provide various amenities for passengers. Entertain yourself with programs through the DVD players offered on some buses.
3. Write. One of the nice things during bus travel is getting to see the landscape. Let the beautiful and breathtaking scenery inspire you. Stare out your window and allow yourself to be affected by you're seeing. Let the picture tell a story. Write about it. Reflect in a journal (or the "Notes" app on your phone), create a poem or a song about where you're going, or make a draft a blog post. Unleash your creativity and have fun.
4. Do work. If you're the type of person who doesn't like passing time without "doing anything," working during bus rides can be a good idea. Take advantage of the travel time and bring work that you can accomplish while riding. Work on outlines, drafts, and ideas for your job. Bus rides also provide an opportunity to reply to emails.
5. Listen to music. Music is probably one of the most common forms of entertainment during bus rides. Let yourself enjoy the rhythms and/or relaxation that music provides. Coach buses often have built-in sound systems, or you can listen to your own, private choices on headphones.
7. Sleep. Travelling can be tiring for some. A long bus journey provides a good opportunity to catch up on sleep. Coach rental buses have comfortable seats designed for every passenger's relaxation during the trip.
Bus rides are perfect for having some quiet time, or bonding with your fellow passengers — you decide how the trip should go!
Contact Parkinson Coach Line for bus rental in Toronto and surrounding earea. Contact us at (905) 451-4776 for your next bus journey.


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Digital Hub Logistics contributes to de:hub success story
The success of the Digital Hub Initiative "de:hub digital ecosystems", to which the Digital Hub Logistics Dortmund also belongs, is remarkable: More than 1,000 networking events have now been organized by the twelve hubs throughout Germany, with more than 40,000 participants taking part at the events.
"The key figures of the hub initiative of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology are really impressive – and of course I am very happy that we in Dortmund can be part of this success story", said hub manager Maria Beck at the presentation of the figures.
The Berlin-based hub:agency counts more than 500 start-ups in the networks of the twelve hubs. The digital experts in Dortmund are making a significant contribution to this: on the one hand, through the Digital Logistics Award for Founders, which was held for the third time last year, and on the other hand through the start-ups that are members of the hub and work side by side with the so-called "start-ins". In short, start-ins are digital units of medium-sized companies with a similar structure as start-ups, that work outside the company in a special innovation ecosystem – such as the Digital Hub Logistics.
"Our goal is to support small and medium-sized companies from the region with the spirit and know-how of start-ups," says Maria Beck. "It's not for nothing that start-ups are also regarded as digitalization catalysts in logistics. With the services of the hub, medium-sized companies now have the opportunity to catch up and actively shape the digital transformation".
New innovation partners for medium-sized businesses
The core of the services offered at the Dortmund-based hub is the Start-in Factory, which is not only open to companies from the logistics sector. The unique features of the Start-in Factory are the combination of innovation support by innovation coaches from science and individual innovation modules ("Process"), coworking space ("Place") and the local network ("Community"). Maria Beck: "In this way, we are making a special contribution to the Hub Initiative's mission of bringing SMEs together with new innovation partners from research and the start-up scene.
Other hubs of the initiative are also counting on this:
The "partner hub" of the Dortmund company – the Digital Hub Logistics in Hamburg – realized 43 joint projects between start-ups and companies last year alone. At the Digital Product School of the Munich Mobility Hub, various experts work together in small teams and three-month programs.
"In this way, each hub aligns its offerings to take into account the economic structure and needs of the companies in the respective industry or region," explains Maria Beck. "Our focus is therefore not only on companies from the logistics sector, but also, for example, from the manufacturing industry, which are located within a radius of 30 to 50 kilometres around Dortmund: The geographical proximity allows them to make optimum use of the services offered by our hub". However, the innovation modules of the Start-in factory are open to companies from all over Germany.
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What can you buy for $29? A quick Google search suggested charcoal-based tooth whitener, a pair of crappy slippers and a few other bits of future garage sale fodder. I already have slippers, so I checked out a few major camera retailers to see what sort of camera bags are available for less than 30 smackers.
There is something about genuine leather that says durable and luxurious. The Trafalgar Camera Bag Collection from Gillis London is that and more. For a camera bag that is timeless and distinctive, look no further.
It's better to give than to receive—but receivin' ain't so bad, either, especially if your gift list includes one or two of my favorites, which I've described for you here. Or if you're looking for the perfect gift for the photo person in your life, here are your crib notes.
The holidays are approaching and that's a good excuse to buy a new photo bag for yourself or a loved one. Here's a collection of my seven favorite photo bags, gleaned from full reviews that appeared in this column over the past couple of years.


The A651 by Viking is a sharp looking cue that is built using West African Ebony. The forearm features a stunning Cross Grain West African Zebrawood and Brazilian Tulipwood Inlays. A651 has a Gator Embossed Leather Wrap and Viking 5/16 x 18 Quick Release, Stainless Steel Pin. The Viking shaft is a ViKORE Hard Rock Maple (Aged 5 years) with a Everest® Laminated tip. All Viking cues come with a lifetime warranty that includes warpage.


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Voting information for newcomers
Local committee issues election brochures in multiple languages
By: Justin Luschinski
Posted: 08/26/2019 10:56 AM	| Comments:
PHOTO BY JUSTIN LUSCHINSKI
The Ethnocultural Council of Manitoba members are shown here. The council aims to get new immigrants and refugees involved in municipal, provincial and federal elections.
Abdikheir Ahmed came to Canada as a Somali refugee 16 years ago. He had to wait seven years before he was eligible to vote. When he was legally allowed to participate in Canadian democracy, he was very excited.
"I brought my family, my children, all of us were so excited. My kids were fighting for who was going to deliver my ballot," Ahmed said. "That was the first time I cast a ballot in an election, (it was) a life-changing moment for me."
Now, the Ethnocultural Council of Manitoba will help other refugees and immigrants vote in the upcoming provincial election on Sept. 10.
In partnership with Elections Manitoba, they launched the "Got Citizenship? Go Vote!" campaign on Aug. 20. The campaign printed election brochures in 10 different languages, including Swahili, Arabic, and Mandarin, and distributed them throughout Winnipeg via community ambassadors.
The goal is to inform new Canadians about the voting process, and get immigrants and refugees invested in Canadian democracy.
Jennifer Chen, one of the organizers of "Got Citizenship? Go Vote!" said voting is closed off to Canadians who can't understand the language.
"In many countries, the right to vote is limited. (Sometimes) it doesn't even exist. In the country I came from (China), (I) never voted before," Chen said. "Some newcomers have been here for a long time, they never voted because they didn't know where to vote, why it was important ... We want them to feel included in Canadian democracy."
Chen voted for the first time during the 2016 municipal election. The campaign had been advocating for multi-language election brochures for a while. Before they had the brochures, they had to rely on their ambassadors to engage their fellow immigrants.
Chen said more new Canadians are starting to get involved in voting.
"After we had the ambassador training (last year), I could see their eyes light up. For many of them, this is the first time they will vote in a democracy," Chen said. "I believe when you give them the information, they become really excited. They want to get involved, we just need to remove the language barrier.
Chan said they're organizing a newcomer FAQ event for the federal election on Mon., Sept. 30. For more information, email Chen at admin@ethnomanitoba.ca
Justin Luschinski
Community journalist — The Metro
Justin Luschinski is the community journalist for The Metro. Email him at justin.luschinski@canstarnews.com


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